News Archive: Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit

Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads. Since 1st July 2018, a maximum speed limit of 80km/h has been in place on all French... Read more »

News Archive: Planning Applications – Public Right of Information

The public right of information to land planning applications in France is tightly prescribed, so obtaining early notice about proposed neighbouring developments is often not easy. Readers from the UK and most... Read more »

Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries to go into effect on August 7

A demonstrator holds an image of US President Donald Trump with red horns during a protest against the tariffs on Brazilian products imposed by Trump, in São José dos Campos, Brazil, July... Read more »

News Archive: Complaints Against French Notaires

Notaires in France have a privileged status, but their competence and conduct can sometimes fall short of the standards required for such an important role. The notarial profession in France has historically... Read more »

Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy for the Middle East, center, accompanied by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 6, 2025.... Read more »

Should We Fear Donald Trump’s Return?

France-Amérique: The French are worried about Donald Trump winning a second term and they don’t understand what makes him so popular. Could you shed some light on the question? Gérard Araud: First... Read more »

News Archive: Brexit: Taxes and Charges for Parcel Delivery to France

Post-Brexit rules have made receiving parcels from the UK more expensive, in the process causing widespread confusion and anger. Many deliveries to France – including gifts and products ordered online – are... Read more »

Trump announces new tariffs on Brazil, India, South Korea as deadline nears

A broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange is pictured in Mumbai on July 31, 2025, which shows India’s exports with Russia while depicting news of US President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping... Read more »

Molière May Be Dead, But His Language Is Alive and Well

It is a well-known fact that French is the “language of Molière,” just as English is the language of Shakespeare, and German and Spanish are the languages of Goethe and Cervantes. Yet... Read more »

News Archive: Moving Household Goods to France

Now that the UK has left the EU, what are the customs rules for moving your possessions to a property in France? UPDATED 21st Oct 2023, As the UK is no longer... Read more »